https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/new-york-state-denied-the-dependent-care-credit-will-this-effect-my-federal-return/01/2788877#M1011036 <P>New York State via an audit denied my dependent care credit, even though I provided them proof of zelle payments to the babysitter, proof of account ownership it was paid from, and a statement from the babysitter along with her SSN; and I know for a fact the babysitter claimed this income.</P><P>I am not sure why I was denied yet, I am waiting on the letter from them. I do know I was denied, as my audit was closed and refund adjusted (by the care credit amount) and sent to me. I will fight this of course, since I provided exactly the documents they require from what I can tell for proof!</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I have two questions</P><P>1. If NY ultimately rules I cannot receive the NYS credit does that mean I do not qualify for the federal credit as well, and I need to amend my return or are they separate?</P><P>2. How far can I fight this ridiculous state on this, is this something that could go to court or is it essentially NY said this and that is how it is?</P> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:07:59 GMT ene777 2026-03-10T07:07:59Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/new-york-state-denied-the-dependent-care-credit-will-this-effect-my-federal-return/01/2788877#M1011036 <P>New York State via an audit denied my dependent care credit, even though I provided them proof of zelle payments to the babysitter, proof of account ownership it was paid from, and a statement from the babysitter along with her SSN; and I know for a fact the babysitter claimed this income.</P><P>I am not sure why I was denied yet, I am waiting on the letter from them. I do know I was denied, as my audit was closed and refund adjusted (by the care credit amount) and sent to me. I will fight this of course, since I provided exactly the documents they require from what I can tell for proof!</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I have two questions</P><P>1. If NY ultimately rules I cannot receive the NYS credit does that mean I do not qualify for the federal credit as well, and I need to amend my return or are they separate?</P><P>2. How far can I fight this ridiculous state on this, is this something that could go to court or is it essentially NY said this and that is how it is?</P> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:07:59 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/new-york-state-denied-the-dependent-care-credit-will-this-effect-my-federal-return/01/2788877#M1011036 ene777 2026-03-10T07:07:59Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-new-york-state-denied-the-dependent-care-credit-will-this-effect-my-federal-return/01/2788997#M1011083 <P>You might want to visit the Audit Support Center if you do not get an answer here.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>See&nbsp;<A href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-audit/turbotax-audit-support/L6AcMoNFD_US_en_US?uid=laa545rs" target="_blank">https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-audit/turbotax-audit-support/L6AcMoNFD_US_en_US?uid=laa545rs</A></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Otherwise, you can try contacting Support.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><A href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/account-management/turbotax-phone-number/L0Od33nMQ_US_en_US" target="_blank">What is the TurboTax phone number? (intuit.com)</A></P> Wed, 09 Nov 2022 21:16:21 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-new-york-state-denied-the-dependent-care-credit-will-this-effect-my-federal-return/01/2788997#M1011083 Anonymous_ 2022-11-09T21:16:21Z